About the Opportunity
Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D.
graduates. A key element of the programs success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.
Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development teaching service and scholarly activities.
In partnership with Northeastern University Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is offering a two-year US Marketing fellowship based in Cambridge MA.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by interfering with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002 Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.
Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative open culture purposeful urgency passion for excellence and commitment to people and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years weve been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year one of Science Magazines Top Biopharma Employers one of Americas Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in Canada France Italy Spain Switzerland and UK among others.
At Alnylam we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong can bring their authentic selves to work and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ethnicity marital status protected veteran status disability or any other characteristics prohibited by law.
The US TTR Marketing team leads development and execution of marketing strategies for Alnylams RNAi therapeutics. The Marketing Fellow will be a core member of the team building expertise in strategic brand planning developing high-impact marketing materials leading cross- functional initiatives and gaining broad exposure to diverse marketing channels and customers.
This fellowship is for individuals who are entrepreneurial action-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced collaborative business environment. Fellows will rotate across the Patient HCP and Medical Education (MedEd) marketing teams gaining broad exposure to different customers multiple channels and diverse promotional approaches.
Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans for the US TTR franchise
Create product messaging and disease awareness materials across personal (field) and non-personal (digital) channels for both HCPs and patients
Support commercial activities at key conferences including booth design and development product theaters and promotional sponsorships
Assess competitive landscape and contribute to the evolution of brand strategy and messaging
Participate in market research to generate actionable insights
Collaborate extensively with cross functional partners including Medical Affairs Legal Regulatory Patient Services Market Access Data & Analytics Market Insights Competitive Intelligence Global Marketing and US Commercial Field teams to support promotional activities
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong time management and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern
Proven project management experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced matrix environment
Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31 2025:
1. Curriculum vitae (CV) uploaded
2. Unofficial PharmD transcripts uploaded
3. Cover letter uploaded
Three formal letters of recommendation (LORs) should be sent directly from the letter writer to by November 21 2025. LOR writers must include the candidates name and the fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g. Smith John Alnylam GSK).
Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:
J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin PharmD BCOP
Clinical Professor Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director
360 Huntington Ave 140 The Fenway R218 Boston MA 02115
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Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$59425.00 - $83935.00With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
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